Snacking issue

Finchtastic1
Finchtastic1 Posts: 60 Member
in Motivation and Support
I am having a TERRIBLE time with my snacking...it is throwing my diet. I ate TWO cookies at work today for no reason except they were there and i was bored and having a bad day. Came home and a good dinner and then ate a piece of dark chocolate and some sunflower seeds shortly after I had just eaten. I am truly trying not to snack or eat past 8 pm. ANy suggestions so I can keep my diet on track!? Tea...drink tons of water? HELP!!!

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  • DrJackson6
    DrJackson6 Posts: 156 Member
    I have the same issue. I slip sometimes but most often chewing strong mint gum helps a lot. I ruins the taste of anything I eat so it really is a big help.
  • cannonsky
    cannonsky Posts: 850 Member
    try planning little snacks and treats for yourself. It will help curb cravings and allows you to still eat the things you love
  • jodyw83
    jodyw83 Posts: 38
    I've gone through so much gum the past month it's crazy! I work at a restaurant so I used to graze allll day. It's just a matter of looking at that, thinking if it's REALLY worth it and making the choice to pass it by. I still catch myself trying to grab something here or there every once in a while, but overall after time it's been easier to avoid it all together. It takes 28 days to make something a habit, so try to avoid the snacks for that time and if it's still impossible then reevaluate.
  • macnotes
    macnotes Posts: 210 Member
    I snack a lot too, but I try to have small portion snacks available so that I don't go overboard. As well, I try to assess exactly what I'd like to eat at that moment instead of just eating whatever is handy.
  • Kaylyn221
    Kaylyn221 Posts: 123
    Bring all of your own {healthy} snacks to work... that way if you are wanting to munch on something you will be munching on your healthy foods vs. what's lying around the office... I started doing that and now it's so SO much easier to pass up on almost everything that is 'bad' at the office.
  • BlackLabLover
    BlackLabLover Posts: 81 Member
    When I don't drink plenty of water, all I want to do is snack. Make sure you drink water - and LOTS of it throughout the day. (BTW, I like, no LOVE!, chewy candy... I keep Fiber Gummies on hand so when I want some candy, I eat a couple of those, have a big glass of water, and then there's no room for anything else. Or I chew on dessert gum. Key Lime Pie is my favorite - it makes my mouth water. Strawberry shortcake - not so good, but you decide!)

    Try these:

    Cinnamon Apples and Honey Yogurt

    Dust 1/2 sliced small apple with cinnamon; dip in 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp lowfat plain yogurt mixed with 1 tsp honey.
    158 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated), 27 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein
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    Cranberry Pecan Homemade Trail Mix

    2/3 cup Kashi Squares cereal, Honey Sunshine or Berry Blossoms flavor; 1 tbsp dried cranberries; 1 tbsp pecan halves
    152 calories, 5 g fat (0 g saturated) 29 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein
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    Parmesan Popcorn

    4 cups air-popped popcorn tossed with 2 tsp grated Parmesan
    138 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 25 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein
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    Teatime

    One Bear Naked Fruit & Nut Soft-Baked Granola Cookie and a cup of tea with 1 tsp honey
    130 calories, 6 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 18 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein

    ...and two of my favorites :wink: :

    Chocolate Chunk

    1 oz dark chocolate such as 3 squares Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate
    143 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein
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    Crunch Time

    1 oz (about 1 cup) tortilla chips (approx. 15 chips)
    157 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein
  • TheTallMan
    TheTallMan Posts: 23 Member
    Be sure to not give yourself opportunities to snack. Throw those cookies out! My girlfriend and I are both snackers, so we have a constant supply of fresh fruit and veggies available if we absolutely need to munch on something.
  • Finchtastic1
    Finchtastic1 Posts: 60 Member
    ooooo thanks for these! I will have to make some. Trying to steer clear of all the junk in the kitchen at work and I have an apple to eat during rehearsal instead of candy!

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